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Sats: ‘It feels like an unpredictable blanket bog of accountability can pull us down at any moment’
As Sats attainment rises, so will the ‘sufficient progress’ threshold, but how much is it about maintaining the right amount of ‘improvement’? Tes’ Data Doctor, James Pembroke, asks
5 July 2017
Second-guessing Ofsted? It’s as futile as Googling a rash
Speculating over reports from other schools is unhelpful – concentrating on providing a comprehensive curriculum is a safer route to success
9 June 2017
Six primary assessment fixes
With government consulations now underway, speaking up about these suggested changes could help transform assessment for the better
12 May 2017
‘RAISE: a cautionary tale’ is a tragicomedy to avoid
Tes’ data doctor marks the passing of the RAISE performance report with a dramatic retelling of its pitfalls
31 March 2017
‘Disapplied’ misapplied
Who are we referring to when we talk about ‘disapplied’ pupils? Our resident Data Doctor finds out the term doesn’t necessarily mean what you think it means
10 March 2017
Progress loophole widens
How the use and abuse of data has led to some schools’ progress scores plunging
24 February 2017
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